Saturday, 20 July 2013

I made myself a new blouse ...........

Well I couldnt find a loose blouse to wear over a tshirt and jeans and had all this fab material that Ive not touched in over 10 years so decided to get cracking and make myself one. Its years since I had my patterns out and was really dispondent when I realised that none of my patterns were large enough!!! I needed a size 18 (UK) so did a search and found a lovely site that is called PlusSizeLadiesSewingPatterns.co.uk and found 2 dress patterns and a blouse which I ordered. They contacted me to say they were really sorry but the blouse pattern I wanted was no longer available so I replied to their email asking if they could recommend an alternative as I really needed one. They were so kind and said they would send me this one for free!! I set to and cut out the pattern ironing all the pieces then the fabric finding my interfacing fabric all screwed up in a poly bag then my trusty Gutterman's thread in exactly the right colour to match. Set to and soon discarded the instructions as they were so complicated but I did better on my own. When Id sorted it all out I decided that only covered buttons would suit and found a pack that must have come out of the ark as they had the price on them of 50p........... of course I needed 2 more for the cuffs so went to Crystal Peaks market in Beighton and bought 2 more buttons they cost me 50p. Anyway I soon had them covered and sewn in place and am really pleased with my efforts.............. just wish I could get my photos to stay the right way round............. yet another thing to conquer although I wont hold my breath have been trying for ages to figure out why they wont stand up the right way round!!!

My next project will be another birthday cake for a ladies birthday.........watch this space.............